LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 29469-4: Left atrial Major axis diameter anterior-posterior systole by US 2D

29469-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Left atrial Major axis diameter anterior-posterior systole by US 2D in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Major axis.diameter.anterior-posterior.systole. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.atrium.left.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Major axis.diameter.anterior-posterior.systole. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.atrium.left.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: US.2D

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Left atrial Major axis diameter anterior-posterior systole by US 2D
  • Major axis.diameter.anterior-posterior.systole
  • 2D US; APAD; Atrial; CARD.US; Cardiac; Cardio; Cardiology; DIA; Diam; Diam AP; Diam AP sys; Echography; Heart Disease; Hrt; L; LA; LA dimension; LAD; LAX; Length; Long axis; LT; Major axis diam.AP sys; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Sys; Syst; ULS; Ultrasound; Ultrasound - 2-dimensional

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Left atrial Major axis diameter anterior-posterior systole by US 2DLA Major axis diam.AP sys 2D USMajor axis.diameter.anterior-posterior.systoleCARD.USLenPtHeart.atrium.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code29469-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameLeft atrial Major axis diameter anterior-posterior systole by US 2D
DescriptionMajor axis.diameter.anterior-posterior.systole
Short nameLA Major axis diam.AP sys 2D US
ComponentMajor axis.diameter.anterior-posterior.systole
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Heart.atrium.left
ScaleQn
MethodUS.2D
ClassCARD.US
Example unitsmm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.03
Last changed2.48

Part names

Major axis.diameter.anterior-posterior.systoleLenPtHeart.atrium.leftQnUS.2DMajor axis diameter anterior-posterior systoleLengthPoint in time (spot)Heart.atrium LeftUltrasound 2D

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.